
FirePro S10000 vs Radeon R9 370

FirePro S10000
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The FirePro S10000 is positioned at rank #336 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S10000.
| Insight | FirePro S10000 | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (305mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $500), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 846.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro S10000 | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+846.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($55) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S10000 and Radeon R9 370

FirePro S10000
The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.

Radeon R9 370
The Radeon R9 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,722 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro S10000 scores 4,537 and the Radeon R9 370 reaches 4,722 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S10000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 4,096 (FirePro S10000) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 370). Raw compute: 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 370). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,537 | 4,722+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 ×2+220% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.405 TFLOPS ×2+36% | 2.496 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 950 MHz | 975 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 32 ×2 | 32 |
| TMUs | 112 ×2+40% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+17% | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro S10000) vs 512 KB (Radeon R9 370) — the FirePro S10000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S10000) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 370). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S10000) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 370). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S10000) vs H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,MVC (Radeon R9 370).
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro S10000 draws 375W versus the Radeon R9 370's 110W — a 109.3% difference. The Radeon R9 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S10000) vs 450W (Radeon R9 370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 305mm vs 221mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 110W-71% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 305mm | 221mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 12.1 | 42.9+255% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon R9 370 launched at $149 and now averages $55. The Radeon R9 370 costs 89% less ($445 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (FirePro S10000) vs 85.9 (Radeon R9 370) — the Radeon R9 370 offers 844% better value. The Radeon R9 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro S10000 | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3599 | $149-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $55-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.1 | 85.9+844% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Trinidad |
| Release | November 12 2012 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #461 | #456 |
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